Challenges and Opportunities for the Puerto Rico Economy: A Review of Evidence and Options Following Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017

Bond, Craig A.,Strong, Aaron,Smith, Troy D.,Andrew, Megan,Crown, John S.,Edwards, Kathryn A.,Gonzalez, Gabriella C.,Gutierrez, Italo A.,Kendrick, Lauren,Luoto, Jill E.,Pratt, Kyle,Patel, Karishma,Rothenberg, Alexander D.,Stalczynski, Mark,Tong, Patricia K

ISBN 10: 1977403255 / ISBN 13: 9781977403254

Published by RAND Corporation, 2020

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Challenges and Opportunities for the Puerto Rico Economy: A Review of Evidence and Options Following Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017
• Publisher: RAND Corporation
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1977403255
• ISBN 13: 9781977403254
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The authors review Puerto Rico’s economic history and compare observed economic indicators following the storms to counterfactual estimates to assess the real net impacts of the 2017 hurricanes. This analysis provides the context for the recovery plan for rebuilding a sustainable and healthy economic sector and whole of Puerto Rico.